Adversity is not reserved for daytime soap operas and reality TV shows. Even the most fortunate have experienced adversity of some type: loss of job, health problems, failed relationships, disappointments at work, financial difficulties, death of loved ones, etc. I intentionally used the word move here because adversity has an uncanny knack of paralyzing you.…
As a leader, sometimes your smartest words are unspoken. Though your team typically listens for your words of wisdom and direction, here are three reasons to keep silent: 1. Maintain relationships. Even though talk is cheap, you can't buy it back. Holding your tongue allows you to ensure the words you eventually speak are constructive…
In 2008, Bernard Madoff scammed over 5,000 investors out of 65 billion dollars. Like any crime that you read or hear about, it's concerning to each of us. Shortly after I learned of the scandal, my reaction deepened when I spoke with an old friend whose aging parents had invested their entire retirement savings with Madoff. I felt…
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Knowing the right questions to ask is better than having all the right answers. Or as Decouvertes put it, "It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question." So, the fastest way to change the answers you receive – from yourself and your team – is to change the questions you ask. Consider the…
The blessing of life also brings with it a multitude of adversities – building a business, career, family, finances, relationships, feeling overwhelmed or struggling with depression. I was personally uplifted as I re-read an inspiring address delivered by Wallace A. Kennedy, Professor of Psychology at my alma mater, Florida State University. He was talking to…
After working with leaders and organizations to improve their strategy execution for the past 15 years, I have boiled it down to these 12 phrases to help you and your team stick with it. Sharpen your focus. Build your competence. Ignite your passion. We win from within. Measure what matters. Identify your "one thing." Convert…
Mentoring is an effective way to pass on experience and knowledge within an organization. Companies in all industries have formal and informal programs designed to hone their talent and sharpen their competitive edge. However, the technology revolution has created an ironic twist to traditional mentoring. Today, it's common for a young, entry-level worker to have a…
The powerful leader, without a doubt, can still have a strong and commanding presence. The key is how s/he chooses to exchange information, and therefore power, to yield team success. A power exchange is the intentional, continuous transfer of information that boosts employee accountability and performance. There are four power converters that gradually increase employee…
Like many of us, I learned about goal-setting early in my career. However, it was only a few years ago that I experienced firsthand the true power of dreaming big. It came at the hands of someone quite small. My daughter was seven at the time. She loved to play catch, and I did also.…
